Smart access technology company Salto announced the integration of its hotel system with the Apple Wallet application. The new feature allows establishments that use the brand’s infrastructure to issue digital keys directly to Apple devices. With the change, guests can open their rooms and access common areas of properties using just their smartphone or smart watch. The feature replaces traditional plastic magnetic cards with encrypted virtual cards in the iOS ecosystem.
The update reaches partner hotels that operate with the manufacturer’s access management software. The activation flow is done by the user on their mobile device before or during check-in. The investment is part of a global movement to digitize independent hotels and large international chains.
Plataforma Salto Space Hospitality updates operation for digital keys
Support for digital keys was incorporated into the Salto Space Hospitality system, the brand’s aspect aimed at the tourism and accommodation market. Starting with this update, hotels equipped with compatible electronic locks gain the option to activate the mobile ecosystem.
The operation of the technology is based on approaching the device. The guest just needs to touch the device’s display to the lock installed on the door to release the lock. The procedure eliminates the need to unlock the cell phone screen, open specific applications or enter numeric passwords when accessing.
Data transmission occurs through short-range sensors. The wireless connection validates the user’s security credentials within seconds. The mechanism works identically to contactless payments at bank terminals.
Activation Processo requires merchant app or in-person support
The inclusion of the digital ticket in the Apple Wallet depends on prior validation of the customer’s reservation. The procedure can be carried out in two different ways, at the discretion of each hotel administration:
- Download directly through the official resort or hotel app after confirming your stay
- Toque in the native virtual wallet integration button within the user’s reservation panel
- Emissão face-to-face virtual cards by employees directly at the reception desk
- Sincronização automatic digital file sharing between devices connected to the same iCloud account
The digital card stores the exact period of the guest’s stay at the property. Assim the check-out time is reached, the credential expires automatically on the servers and the ability to open the locks is lost. Centralized management prevents fraud and prevents old keys from continuing to operate after travelers leave.
Extended Acesso covers internal premises and storerooms of buildings
Validation of the Salto digital key goes beyond the main door of private rooms. The credential is configured to unlock different physical barriers present in hotel complexes.
The traveler can use the device at the doors of gyms, leisure areas, elevators with floor control and closed parking lots. The system manages permissions individually for each buyer profile.
The ecosystem was also designed to allow entry to baggage storage and shared lockers monitored by management. Toda Once a door is opened, the central system records the time and identity of the key used at the location. The detailed history helps the building’s security team in preventive monitoring of internal facilities.
Ecossistema of virtual wallets advances over physical locks and automobiles
Salto’s initiative accelerates the expansion of digital keys in the global consumer technology market. The Apple Wallet has dedicated tools for controlling residential locks, corporate gates and ignition of motor vehicles from various luxury brands.
The entry of the smart access manufacturer into the circuit increases the number of technology-compatible hotel rooms in the world. Até then, the resource was concentrated in large hotel conglomerates with expensive proprietary applications. The unified solution allows mid-sized hotels to adopt the digital standard without prohibitive software development costs.
The security of key storage is the responsibility of the native protection chip in the Apple hardware. Access data remains isolated from the main operating system and is not shared with external servers during lock access. The encryption model prevents radio signal cloning by criminals.